Location

Institute of Maritime Safety

Objectives

• This course aims to provide the training in advanced fire fighting in accordance with Section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code. The emphasis of the training is in organization, tactics and command.

Outcomes

This course covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3. On meeting the minimum standard of competence in advanced fire fighting, a trainee will be competent to take command, organize and train fire parties and control fire-fighting operations. The seafarer will have acquired a knowledge of fire prevention and an ability to inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and requirement. He will also be able to investigate and report

Course Contents

 Control fire-fighting operations aboard ship. Control fire-fighting operations aboard ship(continued). Organize and train fire parties. Inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment. (continued). Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire.